Long time readers of this blog will know that I seem to have an obsession with brick. This project is the 3rd brick veneer wall I have installed in my home and my 4th project (the other one was a brick floor in my bathroom) Every time my neighbor comes over she says, “Wow! You […]
Homemade Wasp Trap for Giant Asian Hornets and Other Stinging Pests
DIY Wasp Trap Many people try to get rid of wasps, hornets, and yellow jackets to no avail. It can be tricky to prevent them from nesting in your yard or around your home. This year there is a new foe on the block- The Giant Asian Hornet. This hornet has made it’s way over […]
20 Uses for Castile Soap
20 Uses for Castile Soap Castile soap is an amazingly versatile vegetable-based soap that’s made free of animal fats and synthetic ingredients. This natural, nontoxic, biodegradable soap is available in bar or liquid form. Castile soap was made in the Mediterranean area before its use spread to Europe. Traditionally, castile soap was made of olive […]
How to Wash Fruit and Veggies
How to wash fruits and vegetables It’s always a good idea to wash your produce before you eat it. But what is the best method? Should you do it right away when you bring it home from the store or just before you eat it? What is the best way to wash it to get […]
How to Install a Bidet
How to install a bidet toilet seat If you’ve been impacted by the toilet paper shortage of 2020 then you’ve probably considered getting a bidet. Bidets are great because they allow you to use less toilet paper and they help you feel fresh and clean after you “do your business”. They are also great for […]
How to Clean Your Phone: Disinfect and Sanitize your Smartphone Without Ruining it
How to clean your phone with household items I hate to break it to you, but your phone is filthy. Your smartphone is one of the dirtiest things you come into contact with daily-and you put it right up to your face! Think of all the surfaces that you rest your phone on like counter […]
DIY Unpaper Towels: Reusable Cloth Paper Towels
Why you should try reusable cloth towels I’m trying to go zero-waste and stop producing so much garbage and plastic waste in my life. One of the things I’m trying to cut back on is my paper towel usage. I go through a lot more paper towels than I would like. We have a lot […]
DIY Disinfectant Spray with Everclear and Vinegar
DIY disinfectant cleaner with alcohol 2020 is shaping up to be a crazy year. So far we almost went to war with Iran, the president was on trial, Australia almost burned to the ground, Prince Harry and Megan fled to Canada and of course there’s a little virus named COVID-19 that you may have heard […]
How to Make DIY Disinfecting Wipes
DIY disinfecting wipe recipe I recently shared a recipe for homemade hand sanitizer. Hand sanitizer is one of those things I didn’t think I’d ever have to create a DIY tutorial for. It’s readily available and really cheap- at least it was until last week. The COVID-19 virus is starting to take over my little […]
How to Make Homemade Hand Sanitizer
Should you make DIY hand sanitizer? I was thinking about learning how to make my own hand sanitizer back in January but then I figured that was going a bit too far, even for an avid DIY’er like me. With concerns of the Corona virus spreading across the US, many people are now rushing to […]